You can find updated information about Alex on his KZread Channel: www.youtube.com/@Alex_Kosh

Guys: a million+ families in the PI live quite well on around $400/$500 a month. If a sole foreigner can't manage that on $700/$1000 a month, I have no sympathy. Just remember you live there and you're not on holiday. Do that and you'll be fine.

@keith-kb1zl

5 ай бұрын

If you avoid women and bars it’s doable. but that’s the allure that drives foreigners from going there in the first place 🤣🤣 but with no pinay to shop, cook, wash your clothes, and show you the ropes, take you to immigration, fill out paperwork, go to mall to pay your bills,etc ,etc, you can get lost in the shuffle pretty easily.. if you plan on finding that young hottie expect your monthly expenses to shoot up a minimum of 1,000 dollars a month, maybe much more as you will be financially taking on her whole family 😊and stragglers

@bhinbayoucity5691

4 ай бұрын

​@@keith-kb1zlSo if a foreigner came to PH with a Soc Sec of $3520 a month along with approx $575 a month from IRAs, that wpuld be enough to live in a med size city like Cagayan De Oro?

@PeterObenza

3 ай бұрын

I am Filipino living here in California and I can tell you, you will be fine living on $500 in Cagayan. Actually that's already a lot. But if you choose to live in Manila, everything is more expensive.

@TSBye-qo1vc

3 ай бұрын

@@bhinbayoucity5691 More than enough.

@RainerBosch-qy9fj

3 ай бұрын

@@keith-kb1zl Forget the visits to immigration. Just plonk that 10K in the bank and get the retirement visa. No more visits to immigration and worth every cent. Then you won't need some parasite and her family to show you the ropes.

I haven't been back in 50 yrs, until last month. The people are kind, polite, and sincere ....I've been in 4 continents and 27 countries....... Philippines is a paradise to tourists...

@jasontaylor404

6 ай бұрын

Which city?

@pjreynoldsa1

4 ай бұрын

MORE BULL SHIT! TOURISTS ARE TARGETS AND WALKING ATM MACHINES........ SUCKER!

@laurencehyde2168

4 ай бұрын

Lol..Yer right

@rubycebreros2330

2 ай бұрын

@@laurencehyde2168pakawala siguro to ng mga kalaban. Lol…

@Flat_Earth_Addy

2 ай бұрын

The people are rude, racist, and violent! It's the worst nightmare in the world!

I appreciate the easy pace, real life descriptions, and the absence of annoying techno music in any of the videos. Top two informative vlogger for people like me on becoming a soon to be expat.

Great video! Got a different perspective of Duma then from other KZreadrs.

It can be done for way less. You just have to be smart about it. I have traveled in many countries, not just the Philippines and always managed on a few hundred. You have to think outside the box and always remember that less is more.

Fantastic video thank you I’m headed over in January or m first time 🎉‼️‼️‼️

Nice video,learn a lot,watching from new zealand, full support..keep safe..

Awesome video

Very good video, It really boils down to the individual and self control. I always believed one could make it with a low amount. If it can be done in certain parts of Mexico, it can definitely be done in the Philippines. Great video.👍👍👍

@Alex_Kosh

7 ай бұрын

Thank you, yes it's enough for a simple life 😊

@frankkluz9787

6 ай бұрын

I'm in Kentucky near Lexington and a Mexican immigrant here from 2 hours away from Guadalajara has 'family' living there on well below $1000/mo. ! -- Colombia too in rural areas can be $650 - $800 / mo. for a good life - IF - you can speak fluent Spanish. -- I would prefer English and the friendly people in the Philippines - but ideal weather can be had in the other 2 countries in several locations at about 5000 feet elevation !

@philippinesdreamorreality

6 ай бұрын

I am pretty fluent in Spanish, but English is my first language and I also prefer the Philippines over Mexico or Latin America. They are all great countries, just my personal pref.@@frankkluz9787

Good video. Thank you.

Thanks for excellent Dumaguete video.

Great video

Great video and info and scenery of this part of the Philippines .. thanks for sharing..🙌🏼👍💪😃👏🏼📸

Totally reasonable. I get so tired of hearing people say you can't make it there with less than 2k.

@BoldlyExplore

5 ай бұрын

Because they are still mentally in a spending trance equals happiness 😂

@EvralTatum-Mcfield-ov2mi

4 ай бұрын

Yeah, the majority of vloggers, always coming up with $1,500 Or 2000 a month, Or you will be suffering and not living, if that was the case,you might as well stay home, and don't move overseas, of you don't have the amount they are suggesting!!

@AlphaWebSoluitions

3 ай бұрын

It depends on your lifestyle. I have known foreigner-couples living in Manila quite comfortably on 1000 a month. If you want high class living, your condo alone may cost more than $3000 per month. 8-10 hour daily air-conditioning with fully automatic washing machine, electric stove. microwave may add $200 to the bill but some people (foreigner or local) have electric bills that ccsts aropund #2000 0per month. A couple could live comfortably in major cities (Philippine standard) with $2,000 a month. But if you chose Bonifacio Global City for example, $2.000 "may" not be enough

@yrosales546

2 ай бұрын

@@AlphaWebSoluitionsagree. It depends on your lifestyle. For ordinary living , a single person will need $1000, no bars/clubs or gf. $2000 or more if you are fond of those last 3.

@AlphaWebSoluitions

2 ай бұрын

@@yrosales546 your monthly budget does depend on your lifestyle but I have known a new zealander and his filipina wife leaving in ermita, manila for under P50,000 a month (little shy of US$1k). There are also couples living in P160k condos(US$3k) in BGC.

Great video! Would have liked to see his place to see

Great content thanks 😊 Can you please include links for additional content you mentioned

This vid put a smile on my face! TY 😃👍

@Alex_Kosh

7 ай бұрын

Thank you for your support 😊 glad to hear that

Thank you for this great information

@Alex_Kosh

7 ай бұрын

Glad to hear that 😊

Thank you Jim, you for showing our favorite Dumaguete city. I definitely have a lot to learn from you how to make good videos 👍

@LivingOverseasTV

7 ай бұрын

Alex, thanks for sharing your living expenses and taking me on a tour of Dumaguete. I'm sure my viewers will find the information helpful.

@gsomethingsomething2658

3 ай бұрын

Alex, may I ask why Dumaguete is your favourite city? What do you love about it?

@Alex_Kosh

3 ай бұрын

@@gsomethingsomething2658 last year I made a video about your question

Great 👍🏾 information 🌴🌴

you're at skewers my korean friend runs the place! it nice to see you guys enjoying the city.😊🎉

4:00 Or have a proper Health Insurance that is accepted at the hospital. And there are ATM's in the Hospital area, who are normally also work at night, if I remember correctly last time in Duma

@shanemontgomery2416

2 ай бұрын

You can have health insurance and they will still find a reason to charge you cash

Great video my friends. 👍🏼 Thanks for sharing. Wow much cheaper than here. 😮 Cheers from 2 Canadians 🇨🇦 living in Mexico.🇲🇽

@LivingOverseasTV

7 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Nice vlog......

Been living here in PH for 12 years now with my wife and 2 kids. Kids go to a private school and our monthly expenses barely go over $1000. Half the time it's under $1000. It's about the lifestyle you choose. And no we don't live in some remote province or island. We live 40 mins away from Metro Manila. We go out to nice restos or parks 2 or 3 times a month. Being frugal in some areas is a must. I love cooking and so does my wife so we save a bunch on food costs.

Love Philippines from Bangladesh

Thank you - I hear people are very friendly in the Philippines💚 I pay $105/month for internet in Washington state, USA.

@Universal-Freedom

6 ай бұрын

How much is your total monthly expenses in Washington ??

@darrenjones2396

6 ай бұрын

Dammmmmmm internet in the phil is $20 bucks

@TheOdek1974

5 ай бұрын

Lot of scammers too

@JunBermz

5 ай бұрын

@@TheOdek1974Were you scammed? Don’t be a Pinay simp if you have no game. 😅

@Flat_Earth_Addy

2 ай бұрын

You heard wrong. Rude, racist, violent people.

I retired to the Philippines but my philipino wife scammed me then deserted me and went back in the UK fortunately l had paid for my house so no rent or mortgage so i live on 48k pesos a month and i have a maid that looks after me its great living here but do not get involved with a philipino women as they expect you to keep there extended family and that can bankrupt you so be warned

@Flat_Earth_Addy

2 ай бұрын

Foreigners can't own houses.

@augustjohnnycrashed

Ай бұрын

Did you get a pre nup? I iust married a Filipina, we were together 17 months before we married, i revealed her bullshit early on

@KevinMullin-iz9bp

Ай бұрын

I heard many horror stories that back your statement about Filipinas and thier families. Thanks.

@augustjohnnycrashed

Ай бұрын

@@KevinMullin-iz9bpShes better now, had gambling addiction, I wouldn’t marry her till she got clean of that

@augustjohnnycrashed

Ай бұрын

Guaranteed that was only food available on menu, out of stocks sorry po😂

Informative, also an eye opener of how best to live, single, on the cheap😂

Thanks Alex.....It's great to see you can live on $700 a month whilst eating out most meals. It just shows what you can do with careful planning.

@Flat_Earth_Addy

2 ай бұрын

But jobs pay $20 a month are are racist.

Looks Good Expat🇺🇲 lives in Colombia 🇨🇴 thinking of moving to moving go SE Asia Great video Good Advice 👍

@Michael-cu5fg

2 ай бұрын

How is it living in Colombia

@jasonking6892

2 ай бұрын

@@Michael-cu5fg been here 4 years not bad no Tourists Nice

@user-zu5tv7zt6v

21 күн бұрын

Stay in Colombia, moving is expensive and you're not as far from home.

I'm definitely visiting Dumaguete to enjoy the food.

1:25 Foodnet is a cafeteria, called turo-turo (literally point-point) by the locals.

My take on budgeting in the Phil circa 2023 based on my experience: - Renting decent apartment/condo: 10k - 15K ($200-$300 USD) - Electric: 4k - 8k or around $100 USD (depending on how much you run the AC units you have--get an inverted type if you can) - Water: around 600 PHP or $12 USD - Food: 15K or $300 - $1000 USD (depends on how "well" you want to eat, and if you are feeding other people, dogs, etc..) - Renewing tourist visa: about 2000 PHP ($40 USD month) or 3500 every two months, plus you need to buy an Alien Registration Card once a year (around $75 USD or 3000 PHP) - Health saving: 5000 or $100 USD - try and put some money in savings every month for emergencies or health care needs, dentist, etc.. - Transportation: 500 - 10K PHP or $10 - $200 USD - depends on how much you want to travel, and if you want to own a bike/car I'm probably missing a few things, but I'd say $1000 USD is the BEAR minimum. It all depends on how much you want to live like a Westerner or a local. I'd say you need at least $2000 USD in passive income (or from working remotely) a month (after taxes) in order to live comfortably (i.e. like a Westerner) here. Also add another $1000/mo if you plan on helping/supporting a Pinay and her family.

@stephandevere2812

6 ай бұрын

You say how well you eat but if you buy vegtables and eat at home healthy if wouldn't cost more than $200 a month. I know because I do it.

@GreedisGood92

6 ай бұрын

@@stephandevere2812 Only $200 a month? How much do you think it would be for somebody like me who's diet is only beef, salt, and water(carnivore diet)? I rather cook at home than eat out.

@Fissan_Poulsen

6 ай бұрын

@@GreedisGood92 The Vikings tried that diet, but after losing all their teeth, they tried mixing it with vegetables.

@danmcqueen5295

6 ай бұрын

​@@Fissan_PoulsenNonsense. Many of us come from thousands of generations of living in the frozen north, where plants are simply not available but maybe one month/year at most. These folks not only have better teeth, but they lack heart disease etc that is all caused by excessive carbohydrate consumption.

@brianoflaherty6190

6 ай бұрын

@@Fissan_Poulsen That is nonsense. Vegetables do nothing for your teeth.

Thanks for posting. Filipino watching from uk. I'm weighing where to live thailand or Philippines.

HOT SPRINGS (RED ROCKS) IS NICE AND SO RELAXING AND MEETING PEOPLE FROM ALL OVER !

I actually just got back from the philippines. It depends where you live. if you live around bgc mandaluyong area. 1 bedroom condo at shang ri la is about 1k usd a month. food outside 10USD per meal

Very informative video. Btw, what's the cost of dentistry

@Alex_Kosh

6 ай бұрын

About $25 per dental filling

Me and the wife have been living here for 4 years quite well for about $800 a month. We do have our own property and house built and paid for. That keeps the accommodation costs down. But we also have a new Toyota that brings the cost up again. So yes, you can live on $800 or even less depending on where you choose to live.

@Flat_Earth_Addy

2 ай бұрын

Liar. Foreigners can't own property.

@JuniorMurray13

21 күн бұрын

Hello I came across your page while searching for remote work to live in Philippines and I was wondering if you have any remote work me and my gf can get into even if we’re making below 1k a month , I was wanting to move so I could train martial arts to fight professionally and to also get away from the toxic lifestyle of where were living so I’m taking the leap but just need a way to make usd if possible please let me know it would be a blessing and we can set up a video call or I could send my email for you to get to know me more because I understand it'll be hard to make a decision under a youtube comment to see if we’re the right fit to work with you or help find work

@Flat_Earth_Addy

21 күн бұрын

@@JuniorMurray13 1k won't buy you lunch in the expensive Philippines.

@davidbrown3971

2 күн бұрын

How do you own property when foreigners aren't allowed.

@Flat_Earth_Addy

2 күн бұрын

Yeah, how did you buy a house, when thats illegal? And its near impossible to live on 800 a month. Especially for 2 people. You could spend more than that on 1 meal.

❤❤❤❤ super

@Alex_Kosh

5 ай бұрын

Thank you for watching 😊

The hospital visits were insanely cheap! A McDonald’s meal in Maryland cost $12. He saw a doctor for$10, and then could get lunch for $3. It may be cheaper to fly there to get any procedure that can wait …

new sub here

1:50 The food looks really tasty!

@user-zu5tv7zt6v

21 күн бұрын

Filipino food is mostly not too good, but you can cook at home.

I'm 32, single. My goal is to pay off my house ASAP here in Southern California, and then once I do that, rent it out and live in the Philippines. That alone will make me ~$3,000 USD per month. Not to mention my other investments. I feel like I could live amazing there. I just love riding my bicycle, and wouldn't even need a motorbike or car. Would live an easy life and just ride my bike everyday and explore, I don't drink etc.

I think Alex did a very detailed and sober description of his expenses. He seems to be very budget conscious. For me, I might need to double that as I am not sure I could be happy downgrading from current life to that bare bones level. BTW, is Alex from Ukraine? Asking for a friend.

@Alex_Kosh

5 ай бұрын

Thank you for your kind words. I'm from Russia but I permanently moved to the Philippines

@johnclark8637

5 ай бұрын

Are a lot of Russians able to speak english?@@Alex_Kosh

@Alex_Kosh

5 ай бұрын

@@johnclark8637 not really but we have English as second language in school

@Flat_Earth_Addy

2 ай бұрын

@@Alex_Kosh How did you get a visa? It's impossible. And how are you so wealthy? I'm American and it's impossible!

@vipeton.8927

Ай бұрын

​@@Flat_Earth_Addy Many people has money in Russia. Alex seems to be very likeable guy

HI I'm new Sub thank you for great information I'm want to go to Philippines

@Flat_Earth_Addy

2 ай бұрын

Why would you want to go to the worst nation in the world???

I like the gym. Do they have any healthy food options? Western grocery stores?

@Alex_Kosh

7 ай бұрын

I tried to answer on this question in one of my previous videos kzread.info/dash/bejne/e5mCsc2NltHYkpc.htmlsi=h4UtahAJhMqzXpKW

@Ai-vq8rj

6 ай бұрын

Philippines is a western country.

@bhinbayoucity5691

4 ай бұрын

​@@Ai-vq8rjtheres S&R & Landers, both carry western food items, but itll cost more due to shippkng costs from the USA.

@Flat_Earth_Addy

2 ай бұрын

@@Ai-vq8rj No it's not! It's in SE Asia, you twit!

Be there many times,if you dont need to workout,or pool or bars or nice food or doctor,you will spend more ,but if you are really tight and squeaky maybe 1200 dollars

Food prices are similar to Thailand but I think TH is even cheaper and definitely more delicious. I've been to both Countries

@user-zu5tv7zt6v

21 күн бұрын

Filipino food isn't too good or healthy. You're much better off eating at home.

Awesome info. How much is it to rent/buy a motorcycle/moped

@LivingOverseasTV

2 ай бұрын

@BennyJSr., A used bike may be as little as $400 USD. A new scooter will be around $1,400 USD.

@wicksbusiness

2 күн бұрын

@@LivingOverseasTV Better to buy a new motorcycle. They tend to drive things into the ground a lot. You can still get one for around $1000 US new if all you need is a basic bike.

At night medical care it’s gotta be emergency room service and you only have to pay less than $200 without insurance? Try it in the States oh and the dreaded 3-8 hr wait, consider it a bargain.

Dumaguete is a provincial city albeit, developed, and the cost o living is cheaper. In major cities, you still can live under $1000 if you live on the thrift side (but decently). A family of 4 can still live comfortably with $2000 a month within major cities (Philippine standard). Of course this excludes living in cosmopolitan cities and with western standards.

@Flat_Earth_Addy

2 ай бұрын

It's "p" not "$".

Does the philippine allow permanent residency for Americans? And how much does it cost to get it?

@TSBye-qo1vc

7 ай бұрын

There are a few different permanent residence options, SRRV (retirement visa), 13A (if married to a local) 13 Quota (50 per country per year), but you can also easily stay 3 years straight as just a tourist. That 3-year count can easily be reset at any time with a quick exit and re-entry.

@setha360

6 ай бұрын

Tourist visa can be extended up to 3 years

@Flat_Earth_Addy

2 ай бұрын

No.

@Flat_Earth_Addy

2 ай бұрын

@@TSBye-qo1vc SRRV is no permanent residency. You can't stay 3 years as a tourist. Quota visa in impossible. All WAY too expensive.

I can keep a budget under US $1000/mo in San Juan, La Union Ph. I have a modest pension of about $1300/mo so I actually get ahead a little each mo.

@LivingOverseasTV

Ай бұрын

@KevinMullin-iz9bp, Thanks for taking the time to leave a comment on your personal experience. I'm sure people will find it helpful.

unfortunelaty i must add that the price in general are increasing day by day so thats just reality i know this cause i talk to lets say someone there every day so i know excactly what i am talking about

alex did not mention electric, water, or add in his medical costs

Is cdo cheaper?

How long does it take for your stomach to get used to the food? I get sick whenever I eat the local food almost anywhere outside the US.

@christypadogdog9329

Ай бұрын

drink a little soda to kill the bacteria to avoid getting sick then as time passes your body adapts

How much is a modest hotel room monthly

If one can cover these major source of expenses like rent + utilities, food, medical insurance and transpo then you are on top of everything. Everything else will be optional. Now if you like having a fun lifestyle like if you enjoy nightlife, malling and other recreation, you will need to be careful as these can be the main reason why you could spend more than your budget. $700 is a realistic budget but won't be advisable for the first few months living here and if you want luxurious way of living. You need to have an emergency fund too for unexpected events like accidents or you want to get our quickly. At $1000 you will be have a middle class to upper middle class lifestyle over there. Lived in the PH for the first 20+ years of my life so that's for credibility.

@EvralTatum-Mcfield-ov2mi

4 ай бұрын

A $1000 is more than reasonable, no need for the $1,500 a month, if you are single and not have be at bars every weekends!

@Flat_Earth_Addy

2 ай бұрын

Good luck surviving on 700 pesos a month being white. lol

@Flat_Earth_Addy

2 ай бұрын

@@EvralTatum-Mcfield-ov2mi I have 8 kids and we live on 1,000 a month. But don't forget, immigration costs 3,000 a month, PER PERSON!

Well -- I sure hope I can make my $1500 SS income work over there ? -- Lipa City is reported to be very cheap and cooler weather at 1000 feet elevation. Has easy day trips to Manila for fun or quality hospitals if needed. An hour to the beaches. Beautiful scenery and about everything you need. -- It's been reported to cost a single person $750 / mo. to live there. (( 1/2 of my income. )) 😃

@keith-kb1zl

5 ай бұрын

as lon as you avoid women and bars you’ll be just fine 😉😉

@micah3823

Күн бұрын

@@keith-kb1zl avoid women and bars? What's the fun in that? Thats the main reason I would relocate ...

Unbelievable ,the hospital would send him away ,till the morning ,with his leg unstitched,"bring your cash" and we will fix it then. That hospital should be reported to WHO, should be ashamed of themselves.

@alexdetagxi8148

4 ай бұрын

You got a point I think that needs to be addressed through their congress by the locals also

@davidbrown3971

2 күн бұрын

He seems fine. Wtf

Let's not use the word cheap.lets say it is affordable living in the philippines.every thing is in sachets and small portions,easier to buy.its bit more expensive in the long run but if youre living on minimum wage it's better

it true, but all ways save money on the side for the unexpected

If i wanted baked chicken and veggies are there restaurants like that. Id try to eat healthy overseas

@cranetrucker1298

3 ай бұрын

Baked chicken is plentyful, veges are harder to come by(esp high quality)...but plenty of fruit. Im from nz and if i lived here id grow my own vege.

ITS TO BAD WEED IS ILEGAL CUZ UD LIKE TO VISIT SOME DAY ....

For health, there is nothing more important than what you put in your body or on your body. Always searching out cheap food can ruin your health. There is no life witnout health.

I have diferent expiwrience.i cook at home potato $3 kg meat more expensive than in the west specially beef bit pricy.milk $4a liter cheese ham is a luxury. good bread and cakes r expensive.so i spend about $300 on food.i eat out once every few days to eat nice pizza or clean restaurant.i dont eat old food with flies at food court after i poison myself so bad. So i spend about $100 on restaurants.rent is questionable because if u r on holidays u can tolerate anything but on the long run u want confortable place.so it will cost u at least $300 a month.i spend $200 on masage i love it. Entertainment $200 Going places and shoping$100 to $200 a month.motorbike petrol service taxis at least$100 Alcohol $50 Medical and other expenses internet 100 to 200. Thats minimum if u have bad spending habits its double. Btw i dont eat rice often maybe once a week.? Im lucky my gf doesnt do nails make up clothes or anything.if u have a greedy gf she will cost u $500a month ive been with girls like this b4. If i ever retire there i go to emty place not like manila or cebu and buy farm so i can have my own food. Still u need to buy olive oil at $15 a bottle or butter at $5.its more expensive than in the west exept alcohol which is cheap.same with smokes if u smoke much u will b happy in phil. If u r single its great because u can have hundreds of girls they like foreigners.i got bored with diferent girls i found a good one.good luck dont watch one guy .he is russian and he doesnt eat potatoes and bread? Give him time he will miss it lol.

@LivingOverseasTV

Ай бұрын

@christopherkawecki8544, Thanks for taking the time to leave a detailed comment sharing your personal experience. I'm sure people will find it helpful.

Great Video BROTHER!!!What City was he in for $688?

@LivingOverseasTV

6 ай бұрын

Alex is living in Dumaguete.

Be in cebu 2 weeks time😅

Local business people you can buy only 20 to 30 pesos a piece of chicken 😊😊😊

Its the trailer park of asia An open sewer Thailand is light years better In everything No comparison

Super easy life in pinas

Whats the name of that bar with pool and darts?!😊

@Alex_Kosh

6 ай бұрын

Skewers

A typical filipina partner will be your greatest single expense. You, by yourself, can make it just fine on about $800 or less.

Does the apartment include a clothes washer?

@Alex_Kosh

7 ай бұрын

In apartment I mentioned they have laundry service inside, it cost about 5$ per 7 kg

I think id want western food that would be my issue

Not true really cost 1500$ to about $2000 if u can be careful on what u buy

Mongers and party animals will need a minimum of $2,000.00 USD, from what I’ve seen… $1,500.00 USD can be very comfortable, if you’re not living in the cities, and have a good partner, or are careful what you spend on your own…

Yes. You can do it. Without health insurance. Without a standard same us or Europe. This is possible….life same an aboriginal

@user-zu5tv7zt6v

21 күн бұрын

Health insurance, health insurance. Stay home if you have a chronic illness, since medical facilities are not too good here. Try to establish a medical savings account instead.

Which city gives the best bang for your buck?

@Flat_Earth_Addy

2 ай бұрын

Manila. But why would anyone want to live in the worst nation on earth?

Depends upon where you live! If you are a cowboy and live out in the boonies you can do well on a few thousand a year!

How can i get a hold of the dome people i would like to rent it?

Surprised you could live for so little in Duma. ..given that its farang central.

@Flat_Earth_Addy

2 ай бұрын

Little? Pretty sure he means dollars, not pesos!

I'll live in Tijuana instead, because I can park my car on the other side and walk over there. I believe the cost of living is a little more but much closer to the US.

@danielalonzo7445

5 ай бұрын

Exactly living on the border is much better. I live in Tecate, and I can be in San Diego in an hour, instead of a 16 hour flight, costing up to a thousand or more usd

Hello,. Was there a FOREIGNER FEE added to your HOSPITAL costs each time? If so how much was it? Thank you!

@Alex_Kosh

6 ай бұрын

There's no official foreigner's fee. But some doctors can try to scam you asking $10000 for dislocated bone in shoulder. Because some of them are renting rooms in clinics and work like a small business inside.

@Ai-vq8rj

6 ай бұрын

If you had a dislocates shoulder you dont go to doctor but instead find a Hilot which can do a massage and bobe realignment. They can also tell if you really need a doctor.Hilots are really good they are like a chiropractor but with traditional medicine practice.

@Trust_but_Verify

5 ай бұрын

@@Ai-vq8rj Is Hilot same as chiropractor? How much is typical Hilot service?

What city?

@TSBye-qo1vc

3 ай бұрын

Dumaguete in the video.

Where are you ? What city ?

@LivingOverseasTV

5 ай бұрын

The video was shot in Dumaguete, Philippines.

I got food poisoning once in Doumagete, eating the same squid casserole the second day as well was a big mistake, had total immunity collapse I had red itchy dots scratched turned into open wounds, then realised it was because of food guess its simmering to keep it warm, and that was the only mishap as yet as to food in my whole life..

@jr.6199

5 ай бұрын

"But the food is cheap" say most PI vloggers. That is too often the focus on these vids and can have devastating consequences as you mention here.

I've visited there there's no way I could live on that amount of money. Glad some people can. I suggest at least $2000 a month.

@Alex_Kosh

7 ай бұрын

I recently recorded interview with my American friend. He agree with you, he spend from $2700 per month

@lawrencemorgan3299

6 ай бұрын

But that could be said of anything. The point of the KZread is that he lives on $700. What is the point of your comment? I live on $700 in Thailand, Guatemala and in my off grid Hut in America

@edhall9656

6 ай бұрын

the video aint about you "danny boy"

@cynthiagonzalez658

6 ай бұрын

​​​@@Alex_Kosh You can live on that in NYC 😂 if you are frugal and got a seniors freeze on your rent 🤣 Yup, and there's 3 of us. You must really be living large in the Philippines. You got lots of Pinoy friends, yes⁉️

@alexdetagxi8148

6 ай бұрын

Man If you can't live like the guys on this video and you want to spend more money because you have more than they have, I think that is your choice don't try to impose your lifestyle on another fella. You wouldn't try that shit here in the states. I guarantee you.

No shots in U.S.A. for that at a tavern, but you can always buy your own bottle! But, you can get great shots and margaritas right over the border in Mexico, and it’s much nicer and better than the Philippines!

A scammer girl lured me to baybay in jan 2024, got me to pay a meal feast attended by about 20 of her relatives which cost me about 8000 peso for the meal. She didn't even spent a minute with me in private. Disgusting memory.

I was a single female doctor ..... My expenses ran to $3500 a month. I obviously wasn't hanging around at the bars but when we went out for dinner it was high end. I lived in a private suite at a hotel where my cleaning and laundry was done, they also ensured that a member of private security escorted me from the hospital to my apartment at night. As far as medical treatment, the costs add up quick if something serious happens like heart attacks, strokes, cancer - get a decent health insurance if you are older.

@AndreAndre-yd5gw

2 ай бұрын

That is your lifestyle cost.

I have had pilippine food and it tastes like it was cooked in sewer water.

how is crime and safety?

@Alex_Kosh

7 ай бұрын

I don't have official crime statistics. I feel safe. Sometimes something happens, like everywhere else in the world. For example, the murder of the governor or there was a case of a crazy tramp attacking a local woman with a knife. I think stealing is the most common crime, and yet not as common as in big cities like Manila

@realmercy

6 ай бұрын

Did he mention the cost of taking Filipina s for dinner, restaurants, or just courting?

@Alex_Kosh

6 ай бұрын

$2 - $20

@Trust_but_Verify

5 ай бұрын

@@realmercy self service is free.

@Flat_Earth_Addy

2 ай бұрын

Horrible! Most violent nation in Asia. Terrorism, bandits, racism, culture of violence, Especially towards foreigners.

The cost for 2 dental cleaning a year? Annual physical with blood test?

@AndreAndre-yd5gw

2 ай бұрын

Stay at home if you think that way.

Without all these boom booms I can live for USD 700 a month!!!🎉🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤

How do you get your visa papers done ?

@TSBye-qo1vc

6 ай бұрын

Go to one of the many Bureau of Immigration offices spread around the country, fill out a 1-page extension application, and pay an extension fee. It can also be done online at the Bureau of Immigration e-services website now without ever visiting an office.

@uly334

6 ай бұрын

@@TSBye-qo1vc can you help me with this please?

@Flat_Earth_Addy

2 ай бұрын

@@TSBye-qo1vc Too expensive.

@Flat_Earth_Addy

2 ай бұрын

Almost impossible. Too many forms, and too much money.

gym Cost 250 dollar are you kidding me

@LivingOverseasTV

5 ай бұрын

It's $24 dollars per month but would likely be a lot cheaper for a year membership.